Friday, June 29, 2012

Highlights from The Flaming Lips' record breaking concert run

Last night, The Flaming Lipsdid indeed break the Guinness World Record for most concerts performed in 24 hours in different cities, and they did it to the exuberant, confetti-bursting joy of At War with the Mystics track "Yeah Yeah Yeah Song (With All Your Power)" at the House of Blues in New Orleans. Then they received their award — and continued to perform, playing The Soft Bulletin's "Race for the Prize."

The entire covers-filled 24-hour nonstop tour was streamed live via the O Music Awards, which thankfully kept several performances on its website. Below, watch some of the highlights, including the record-breaking performance of "Yeah Yeah Yeah":

And a bonus: At the actual O Music Awards, Big Freedia made an appearance to perform "Azz Everywhere" and "Gin In My System" and did not disappoint. Freedia also grabbed the "Too Much Ass for TV Award" — watch the acceptance/performance below. "Another accomplishment for New Orleans and bounce music," Freedia said.